people and culture

China’s Third Plenum of the 20th Central Committee: Reform and Continuity

China’s Third Plenum of the 20th Central Committee: Reform and Continuity

Learn the significance and the key themes of China's upcoming Third Plenum and our intelligence service to help foreign businesses keep up with its latest development.
Boosting Private Equity’s Reputation through Strategic Communications

Boosting Private Equity’s Reputation through Strategic Communications

For as long as they have operated in the public eye, private equity firms have faced reputational issues. But through strategic communications, PE firms can build more positive relationships with key stakeholders, and position the industry as a force for good.
Exploring the Maturity of Asia Pacific’s Healthcare Markets

Harnessing the Potential of Emerging & Mature Healthcare Markets

The contrasting trends and gaps between mature and emerging healthcare markets in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East regions present numerous opportunities. Healthcare organisations should monitor these trends closely, leveraging the opportunities to drive growth and improve healthcare outcomes.
Tech Talk: Navigating the AI Hype Cycle with Effective Communications

How Can Tech Firms Navigate the AI Hype Cycle with Effective Communications?

As trust in the tech industry has dropped to an all-time low, tech companies must communicate their vision and purpose more than ever to regain trust in their brands.
The Rise of Respiratory Illnesses

The Rise of Respiratory Illnesses

Respiratory illnesses continue to surge globally following the COVID-19 pandemic, posing a growing challenge to the healthcare systems, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
Blinken’s Beijing Visit & East Asia Trilateral Summit

Blinken’s Beijing Visit & East Asia Trilateral Summit

Blinken’s Beijing Visit & East Asia Trilateral Summit May 2024 This article is part of Sandpiper’s Public Affairs Tracker content series. Our Public Affairs team provides […]
India’s Crossroads: Navigating the 2024 General Elections

India’s Crossroads: Navigating the 2024 General Elections

India’s Crossroads: Navigating the 2024 General Elections April 2024 This article is part of Sandpiper’s Public Affairs Tracker content series. Our Public Affairs team provides in-depth […]
Tackling Obesity in Asia Pacific

Tackling Obesity in Asia Pacific

The recent promising clinical trial results of Wegovey, an obesity drug, has sent its manufacturer's share soaring, indicating the business potential in obesity treatment and prevention.
Davos Do’s, Don’ts and the Themes of the 2024 Meeting

Davos Do’s, Don’ts and the Themes of the 2024 Meeting

Our top tips for communicators, marketeers and policymakers looking for their organisation and leadership to shape the debate and to have an impact at Davos 2024.
Top Trends to Shape Healthcare in 2024

Top Trends to Shape Healthcare in 2024

2024 is bringing a new set of changes, challenges, and opportunities to Asia Pacific’s healthcare sector. Shifting demographics, social changes, and new technologies such as cell and gene therapies, bio-inductive implants, and AI-assisted discovery are expected to reshape the industry.
PR Careers: Supporting The Next Generation Of Practitioners

PR Careers: Supporting The Next Generation Of Practitioners

Building a strong employer brand and a nurturing organisation culture is the key to recruiting and retaining talents.
Workplace Mental Health | Encouraging A Proactive Culture

Workplace Mental Health | Encouraging A Proactive Culture

It’s likely that investing in workplace mental health training, equipping leaders to better recognise the mental wellbeing of their teams...
The power of a new generation: what younger PR practitioners can offer clients

The power of a new generation: what younger PR practitioners can offer clients

The power of a new generation: what younger PR practitioners can offer clients 9 August 2021 The power of a new generation: what younger PR practitioners […]
The pros and cons of working from home

The pros and cons of working from home

As Asia continues the world’s biggest work-from-home experiment, the global findings from Float suggest remote working for marketing...
Welcome to four new hires in Singapore and Hong Kong!

Sandpiper welcomes four new hires in Singapore and Hong Kong!

Welcome to four New Hires in Singapore and Hong Kong! Following recent client wins, Sandpiper has made the following new hires: